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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NEW TOLL SYSTEM
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways . Development and Maintenance Works on such notified NHs, including their capacity augmentation to four / six lane NHs standards, are accordingly taken up based on the traffic density, condition of the roads, inter-se priority and availability of funds. Presently, out of total NH length of about 1,46,145km, stretches of 4L lane and above configurations are about 45,384 km.
Ministry has undertaken a pilot on Delhi – Meerut Expressway for tolling with the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera linked to FASTAG.
A Consultant has been engaged for Barrier less tolling with the help of the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera and Satellite Navigation tolling. Also, a team of experts, including international subject matter experts, are currently engaged on the study of global good practices & readiness assessment as well as preparation of standards & specifications and requisite legal changes.
Works have been taken up for development of Wayside Amenities  along NHs. About 181 nos. of WSA sites have been awarded so far, out of which 43 nos. of WSA sites have been operationalized.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF THIRD MCA BARGE, LSAM 9 
AT M/S SECON ENGINEERING PROJECTS PVT LTD, VISAKHAPATNAM
Third Missile Cum Ammunition  Barge, Yard 77  was launched by Cmde G Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent  on 22 Sep 23 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh . With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiatives of Ministry of Defence.
Contract for construction and delivery of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition  Barge was concluded with M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, a MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. The MSME shipyard has already delivered first MCA Barge on 18 Jul 23 and has launched Second Barge on 18 Aug 23. This Barge is being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping  with a service life of 30 years. The availability of MCA Barges will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles / ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
Ministry of Science & Technology
First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet
Scientists have reported the first evidence of the presence of solitary waves or distinct electric field fluctuations in the Martian magnetosphere. The study of these waves is crucial as they directly control particle energization, plasma loss, transport, etc., through wave-particle interactions.
Our Earth is a giant magnet, and its magnetic field protects us from high-speed charged particles that are continuously emitted from the Sun in the form of solar wind. Unlike Earth, the planet Mars do not have any intrinsic magnetic field. This allows the high-speed solar wind to interact directly with the Mars atmosphere, like an obstacle in flow. It has been suggested that even in a weak and thin magnetosphere as that of the Mars, one can observe frequent occurrences of solitary waves. However, despite several missions to Mars, the presence of solitary waves in the Martian magnetosphere has never been reported earlier.
For the first time, a research team from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism , an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology , has identified and reported the solitary waves in the Martian magnetosphere with the help of high-resolution electric field data recorded by Langmuir Probe and Waves instrument on the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN  spacecraft of NASA . The magnetosphere is weak but highly dynamic and formed due to the direct interaction of solar winds with the Martian atmosphere.
Solitary waves are the distinct electric field fluctuations  that follow constant amplitude-phase relations. Their shape and size are less affected during their propagation. The magnitude and duration of these pulses are found to be 1-25 milivolt/meter and 0.2–1.7 milliseconds, respectively. These pulses are dominantly seen in the dawn and afternoon-dusk sectors at an altitude of 1000–3500 km around the Mars. The dominant occurrence of solitary waves in the dawn and dusk sector is still a mystery and needs further investigation. Through simulations, it is found that the spatial extent of these structures is very small . As these waves are known to be responsible for the plasma energization and its transport in Earth’s magnetosphere, the team is further exploring their role in the particle dynamics in the Martian magnetosphere and whether such waves play any role in the loss of atmospheric ions on the Mars.
Publication link: DOI 10.3847/1538-4357/ac7b8b
For more details, please contact Dr. Bharati Kakad email: bharati.kakad@iigm.res.in, phone: +91-22-27484203.
Figure 1: Upper panel shows orbit of MAVEN spacecraft around planet Mars with occurrence if solitary waves in blue stars. The lower panel shows series of solitary wave structures seen in Martian atmosphere on February 9, 2015.
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Ministry of Defence
JOINT EXERCISE WITH US SPECIAL FORCES COMMENCES AT BAKLOH, HIMACHAL PRADESH
The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School , Bakloh  today. The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group  and Special Tactics Squadron  of US Special Forces and the Indian Army contingent is formed by drawing Special Forces personnel under the aegis of SFTS.
The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve inter-operability between the Special Forces of both the Nations. This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States. The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington  in October 2021.
During the course of next 21 days, teams of both armies would jointly train, plan and execute a series of Special Operations, Counter Terrorist Operations, Air Borne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain.
This joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improve bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.
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PM congratulates Karnataka for PM Mitra mega textiles park in Kalaburagi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Karnataka for establishment of a PM Mitra mega textiles park in Kalaburagi.
In reply to a tweet by the Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Congratulations to my sisters and brothers of Karnataka for the establishment of a PM Mitra mega textiles park in Kalaburagi. This park will celebrate Karnataka's rich textiles tradition and also create employment opportunities for the people.”
“ಕಲಬುರಗಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಿಎಂ ಮಿತ್ರ ಮೆಗಾ ಜವಳಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಗಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನನ್ನ ಸಹೋದರ ಸಹೋದರಿಯರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. ಈ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಶ್ರೀಮಂತ ಜವಳಿ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಭ್ರಮಾಚರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
#PragatiKaPMMitra”
In reply to a tweet by the Lok Sabha MP, Dr. Umesh G Jadhav, the Prime Minister referred to the potential for showcasing the textiles diversity of the country to the world through the Mega Textiles Park.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Indeed a special day for Karnataka and particularly Kalaburagi. Through this textiles park, the world will get a glimpse of India's textiles diversity and the creativity of our people. #PragatiKaPMMitra”
“ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಕಲಬುರಗಿಗೆ ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ವಿಶೇಷ ದಿನ. ಈ ಜವಳಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಜಗತ್ತು ಭಾರತದ ಜವಳಿ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯತೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ಜನರ ಸೃಜನಶೀಲತೆಯ ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ.
#PragatiKaPMMitra”
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 219.60 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 1,60,714 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,398
- Active cases stand at 0.04%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.77%
- 3,619 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,00,691
- 2,208 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 90.05 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,42,704 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCoron
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
UPSC
Ms Suman Sharma, IRS  takes oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC today
Ms Suman Sharma, IRS  takes oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC today. The Oath was administered by Chairman, UPSC Dr Manoj Soni.
As an officer of Indian Revenue Service , 1990 batch, Ms. Suman Sharma, in her illustrious career of more than 30 years, has held several important positions and has been closely involved with the subject matters of International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, Export Promotion Schemes and Power Trading Agreements. Ms. Sharma was given “Award for the Best Search” while working in the Investigation Wing of the Income Tax Department. As Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, CLA, New Delhi, she dealt with export promotion schemes for all the exporters based in northern zone.
Ms. Sharma has also attended Mid-Career Course on Budget Forecasting in Duke University, North Carolina, USA and Management Courses in MDI, Gurugram, IIM, Bangalore and IBFD, Amsterdam, Netherland.
Presently, Ms. Suman Sharma was posted as Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India . During her stint as Managing Director, SECI, the company witnessed significant growth in its revenue and profits. It also achieved the ‘Mini Ratna’ status during her tenure. Ms. Sharma has also been nominated as Member/Chairperson of various Boards & Committees dealing with policy reforms.
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We will keep working to fulfil the vision of the Guru Sahibs: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today thanked Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, respected members of the Sikh community including leading spiritual personalities for their joy and kind words about Hemkund Sahib Ropeway. He assured the Sangat of keep working to fulfil the vision of the Guru Sahibs.
In response to a tweet thread by the Press Information Bureau, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, respected members of the Sikh community including leading spiritual personalities have expressed joy on the Hemkund Sahib Ropeway. I thank them for their kind words and assure the Sangat we will keep working to fulfil the vision of the Guru Sahibs.”
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Ministry of Defence
Online portal facilitating Raksha Mantri’s Awards for Excellence in Defence and Aerospace Sector 2021-22 launched by MoD
Last date of filing online applications is September, 29, 2022
Ministry of Defence has launched an online portal for filing applications for Raksha Mantri’s Awards for Excellence in Defence and Aerospace Sector 2021-22 today. The objective of Raksha Mantri’s Awards, managed by Directorate General of Quality Assurance  under Department of Defence Production  is to give further boost to Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, for achieving self-reliance in Defence manufacturing and reward excellence in the fields of Indigenization, Innovation and Exports by the Indian Defence Industries .
This initiative will facilitate widening of Industrial base in the Defence and Aerospace sector, identify ‘hidden gems’ from Private Industries especially from the MSME/Start-Up segments and promote them as role models for others.
Applications for Raksha Mantri’s Awards under various categories will be accepted only through the online Portal  and the processing of applications for the Awards will also be done online. Last date of filing online applications is September, 29, 2022. RM Award Cell of DGQA will be managing the portal and the helpline facility .
The awards for the year 2021-22 will be presented during DEFEXPO-22, scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18 to 22 October 2022.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to the Puli Thevar on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to brave Puli Thevar on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"I pay homage to the brave Puli Thevar on his birth anniversary. His valour and determination give inspiration to countless people. He was at the forefront of resisting imperialism. He always fought for the people."
"மாவீரன் பூலித்தேவருக்கு அவரது பிறந்த நாளில் வணக்கங்களை செலுத்துகிறேன். அவரது வீரமும் உறுதிப்பாடும் எண்ணற்றோருக்கு ஊக்கமளித்து வருகிறது. முன்னணியில் நின்று அந்நிய ஏகாதிபத்தியத்தை எதிர்த்து போரிட்டவர். மக்களுக்காக எப்போதும் தளராது பாடுபட்டவர்."
Ministry of Finance
Government monitoring price rise situation of major essential commodities on regular basis
Several supply-side measures taken by the Government to address inflation
The price situation of major essential commodities is monitored by the Government on a regular basis and corrective action is taken from time to time. Several supply-side measures have been taken by the Government to address inflation. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Giving more details, the Minister stated that the Central Government on May 21, 2022 cut excise duty by Rs. 8 per litre on petrol and Rs. 6 per litre on diesel. Further, reduction in import duties and cess on pulses, rationalisation of tariffs and imposition of stock limits on edible oils and oil seeds, maintenance of buffer stock for onion and pulses, the inclusion of soya meal as an essential commodity in the schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 up to 30th June 2022 and imposition of stock limit on soya meal up to 30th June 2022 were carried out.
The Minister stated that soaring commodity prices and pandemic-induced supply-demand imbalances caused a rise in inflation rates worldwide including in India. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has exacerbated the inflationary pressures in crude oil, gas, and metals. Further, the onset of summer heat waves has led to crop damage and a rise in vegetable prices, the Minister stated.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of life due to a plane crash in Pakistan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of life due to a plane crash in Pakistan.
"Deeply saddened by the loss of life due to a plane crash in Pakistan. Our condolences to the families of the deceased, and wishing speedy recovery to those injured", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities
The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements three Scholarships Schemes viz; Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Schemes for the educational empowerment of students belonging to economically weaker section of the six notified minority communities i.e. Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi and Sikh in all States/UTs across the country. The Maulana Azad Education Foundation  under the Ministry of Minority Affairs also implements the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme  for meritorious girl students belonging to the six notified minority communities. Since 2014-15, there are more than 5.10 crorebeneficiaries compared to 3.15 crore beneficiaries before 2014-15. The scholarship is being provided through the National Scholarship Portal  and Direct Benefit Transfer  and more than 52% of the beneficiaries are girls.
The details of budget allocations under these schemes during 2017-18 to 2021-22 are as under:-
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Scholarship
Schemes
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Budget Allocation 
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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1973.54
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2304
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2247.74
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2402.5
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2329.12
The State/UT-wise details of scholarships sanctioned under the above mentioned Schemes during 2017-18 to 2020-21 are annexed.
Annexure
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State-wise details of Scholarship Sanctioned under Pre-Matric, Post Matric, Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Schemes and Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme during 2017-18 to 2020-21
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States/UTs
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Total Scholarships sanctioned 2017-18 to 2020-21|
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Andhra Pradesh
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662793
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Telangana
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778559
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Assam
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1065128
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Bihar
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1021383
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Chhattisgarh
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33418
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Goa
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4534
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Gujarat
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634803
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Haryana
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53007
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Himachal Pradesh
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9527
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Jammu & Kashmir
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1554805
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Jharkhand
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263205
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Karnataka
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2172360
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Kerala
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2834335
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Ladakh
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16615
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Madhya Pradesh
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579996
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Maharashtra
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3081115
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Manipur
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134650
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Meghalaya
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67980
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Mizoram
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189982
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Nagaland
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202287
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Odisha
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67382
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Punjab
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1998520
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Rajasthan
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725306
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Sikkim
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2396
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Tamil Nadu
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1644997
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Tripura
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23101
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Uttar Pradesh
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3338929
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Uttarakhand
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114785
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West Bengal
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2578669
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Andaman & Nicobar
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3629
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Chandigarh
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7622
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu
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687
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476
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Delhi
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38226
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Puducherry
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13995
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This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Meri LiFE Mera Swachh Shehar
Swachhata Bhi Aur Lifestyle For Environment Bhi
Lakhs of citizens donate unused items at RRR Centres
Swachhata is a habit that citizens have inculcated in their day-to-day lifestyle. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is an intrinsic part of urban swachhata and the campaign Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar has transformed into one such historic movement led by citizens. Nearly 13,000 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle  Centres that have opened nationwide so far, have witnessed more than 17 lakh citizens voluntarily donating their unused goods, old books, clothes, toys, etc. These items will be refurbished and recycled for reuse. For swachhta, citizens are going an extra mile to do whatever it takes to transform it into a jan andolan.
Karnataka citizens donate cycle at the nearest RRR Centre
From across the nation, contributions made by citizens from all walks of life be it musical instruments to unused plastic bottles, from old mixer grinders to cycle, citizens have been depositing generously while adopting the mantra of 3R are seen under this campaign.
While citizens from Karnataka donate cycle at the nearest RRR Centre, people in Raipur deposited musical instruments like guitar and harmonium. From 70 wards in Raipur, 1200 citizens contributed to the RRR Centre on Day 1. The women SHG groups, Swachhata Didis and other NGOs have also joined forces to render help.
Dhuri, Punjab
Various women groups in Khandwa, MP went on a door-to-door collection drive to collect old clothes, shoes and other used items. So far 500 clothes have been collected. In Punjab’s Mahilpur, college students got together to open an RRR Centre in the premises. In Ghaziabad, 35 NGOs and 24 Resident Welfare Societies have come together to run the 5 RRR Centres of the city. Over 20,000 citizens have visited nearly 450 RRR Crentres in Karnataka. The Citizens collected used plastic, clothes, old books and footwears. Women SHGs groups have also been engaged to make bags out of the used clothes that are being donated by the citizens. Citizens from Kerala’s Kozhikode, Khowai from Tripura, Dhuri in Punjab, Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Margaon in Goa and many more are all seen contributes unused items to RRR Centres.
Not just this Navi Mumbai citizens have also got a first of its kind Recycle Mart in association with D-Mart, where daily used items deemed trash, can be traded to earn redeemable coupons at D-Mart for daily shopping needs. In Panvel, Citizens have generously donated 25 kgs old shoes and chappals. A few unique and innovative initiatives are also making Meri LiFE, Mera Swachha Shehar campaign an interesting one. School students from Manesar participated in a painting competition and painted walls and old tyres on the theme of RRR. Manesar citizens even formed a human chain to push for RRR. Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad made their RRR Centre out of waste materials.
Citizens, volunteers, RWA members, SHG groups, TULIP Interns have all joined in action to truly make swachh shehar. Indeed a unique way to push for RRR!
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Kozhikode, Kerala
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Karnataka
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Khowai, Tripura
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 195.08 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.29 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,95,08,30,825
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,29,71,110
More than 195.08 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.29 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.